SWAT is back! CBS reverses decision to cancel Shemar Moore’s cop drama a week after cancellation sparked outrage from loyal viewers
- The network announced last week that it was canceling the series starring Shemar Moore, 53, with the upcoming season six finale set to serve as the series finale
- The decision was reversed and SWAT was renewed for a final seventh season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year.
- CBS also announced that Moore will be an executive producer for the show’s final season
CBS reversed its decision to cancel SWAT on Monday and is bringing the cop drama back for a seventh and final season.
The network announced last week that it was canceling the series starring Shemar Moore, 53, with the upcoming season six finale serving as the series finale.
“We have listened to our viewers and their burst of passion for SWAT and have reached an agreement to renew it for one final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year,” said CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and Sony Pictures. Television Studios President Katherine Pope in a joint statement.
SWAT has aired on CBS for six seasons and has gained a devoted following. We’re glad we found a way to bring it back and close out the show’s storylines and characters, which audiences deserve,” their statement continued.
“Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who contributed to the success of SWAT. We look forward to returning next season,” the statement concluded.
Cancellation reversed: CBS has reversed its decision to cancel SWAT on Monday and will bring back the cop drama starring Shemar Moore, screened in a still from 2017, for a seventh and final season
SWAT premiered on CBS in November 2017 and was inspired by the 2003 film adaptation of the 1970s ABC series SWAT, which followed the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team in California.
The initial decision to cancel SWAT surprised fans in light of its peak viewership since its fifth season.
Moore, who recently became a father, also took to social media to share his frustration with the series being canceled.
The actor wore sunglasses at night in an Instagram post and revealed it was because he was sad about the decision to cancel the show.
”I’m a little sad. We’re canceled, SWAT. SWAT has been cancelled. It makes no sense,” he said. “Read the articles: We are the best Friday night show at 8 p.m. for CBS. For the past two years, we’ve been killing it. Us and the fire show [Fire Country] that comes right after us, and respect to those brothers and sisters. Respect them. We haven’t done anything wrong. We did everything that was asked.’
“Let me tell you the truth: did you know that I am the only African-American male lead on network television? No streaming, no cable network television,” Moore added.
He then repeated it again, “I am the only African-American male lead on network television. Now let’s go beyond me. SWAT is the most diverse show on CBS.”
Moore returned to social media on Monday after CBS announced it had reversed its decision to cancel the show.
Police Show: SWAT starring Shemar, shown in a 2020 still, premiered on CBS in November 2017 and was inspired by the 2003 film adaptation of the 1970s ABC series SWAT, which followed the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team in California
Social media: Moore, who recently became a father, took to social media this weekend to share his frustration with the series being cancelled
“We did it SWAT fam!!” Moore posted on his Instagram Stories.
CBS also announced that Moore will be an executive producer for the show’s seventh and final season.
SWAT also stars Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Kenny Johnson, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit and Rochelle Aytes.
The season six finale, titled “Legacy,” will air May 19 on CBS.
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